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Professional Development Scholarship
Scholarship Policy and Application Form For the Application Policy and Application Form: Professional Development Scholarship Purpose: To promote the continuing education of all of its members the Missouri Artisans Association, d/b/a The Best of Missouri Hands, offers additional resources to advance the study of their chosen artistic mediums through scholarship funding. Grant Awards: $500.00 will […]
Artist Spotlight: John Preus, Clay
Photos and story by Kim Carr As you enter the small town of Rocheport, population 243, you pass hillsides of grape vines and charming views. Rustic signs point the way to small shops which draw visitors from all over Missouri and beyond. The first thing I noticed when I arrived at the home and […]
Artist Spotlight: Edwina Prinster, Fiber
Photos and story by Kim Carr It came as no surprise. When I sat down with Edwina Prinster, she told me her start in the world of art was as a fashion model…. tall, poised, strikingly good looks. It’s not hard to imagine her days on the runway at Famous Barr and Niemen Marcus. […]
Corporate Membership 2014
We are thankful to The Best of Missouri Hands’ Corporate Members for providing support to our wonderful Association. These corporations, arts councils and businesses are dedicated to supporting the visual arts and artists throughout Missouri. If you or your business is interested in becoming a Corporate Member, Please call 866.699.2664 or visit our Corporate Membership Page. We […]
Welcome Corporate Member: NEW! Kinderhook Treasures Gift Shop
BOMH welcomes new corporate member, Kinderhook Treasures Gift Shop. “Route 66 Museum Gift Shop” Located in the Lebanon-Laclede County Library the Route 66 museum gift shop offers Route 66 books and merchandise. Locally produced art and craft items, including pottery, wood carving, jewelry and weavings will delight. […]
We’ve Been Listening
We’ve Been Listening Part 2 We hope you have had a chance to visit the website and like the changes that have been made thus far. As with many things, it always takes longer than anticipated and we appreciate your patience and welcome your comments. One of the first things you may notice is that […]
Call for Artists
Waverly House Gifts and Gallery Best of Missouri Hands Invitational Exhibit March 11 – March 22, Waverly House, Springfield MO We are thrilled to announce a BOMH exhibit in Springfield, MO. Best of Missouri Hands Invitational Exhibit will run from March 1 through March 22 at Waverly House Gifts and Gallery in Springfield, MO. For more […]
ArtSmart 2014: “Art Springs in Springfield”
ArtSmart Conference: March 21 – 23, 2014 “Art Springs in Springfield” – Annual Professional and Creative Development Conference for Artists. ARTSMART 2014, Springfield, Missouri FRIDAY, MARCH 21 TO SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2014 The ArtSmart Conference 2014 returns to Springfield. Join us at the University Plaza Hotel for a frolicking weekend packed with education, inspiration, […]
ArtSmart 2014: Scholarship
Need a scholarship for ArtSmart 2014? Each year, The Best of Missouri Hands offers financial assistance for the Annual ArtSmart Conference. This year’s conference will be held at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri on March 21-23, 2014. Any member needing financial assistance to attend ArtSmart is welcome to apply. Applicants should write briefly […]
Member News
Congratulations to Juried Member Michelle “Mike” Ochnonicky of Eureka, Missouri. Governor Nixon has once again chosen her to design the Missouri Christmas ornaments to be displayed on Missouri’s tree at the National Christmas Tree display in Presidents Park in Washington, D.C. To be asked once is wonderful but Mike has been chosen three times. Congratulations, Mike. You can […]
Membership Drive
How would you like to go to ArtSmart for free? Yes, I just said that, ArtSmart for free. It’s time for a membership drive and we have a challenge for you -recruit five new members between December 1, 2013 and March 1, 2014 and attend ArtSmart for free. Recruit 7 new members and not only […]
Tips and Reminders
Please let us know if you have a change in email, address or phone number. We don’t want you to miss out on any of the fabulous things we have in store for you! You can email Andrea at director@bestofmissourihands.org or Peggy King at glasslady@snowflakeglass.com with any changes and we will get our records updated. […]
Sharing Your Art
A Feel Good Story Submitted by: Kim Nunemaker Foster One of the most memorable coincidences in my artistic life happened this weekend at Amish Acres. I will share my story: For years when I have been asked, “where did you learn to paint?” I replied, “when I was 16, I took a watercolor class in […]
For Juried Members: BOMH Stickers, Banners and Badges
Notice: Juried Members Juried Members of BOMH may purchase stickers to place on their products that show the world they are Juried Members of BOMH. In addition, BOMH vinyl banners for your booth draw the customers in. Both items are available ONLY to Juried Members and ONLY through BOMH. The stickers come in three sizes. […]
Arts Educator Membership
Here ye, here ye!!! Do you know art teachers that may not know about our great artists organization? If you do then we need you to share this news with them. As artists ourselves, we appreciate art teachers and all they do to share the love of art with students throughout our state. We know […]
President’s Letter: January 2014
As the New Year 2014 begins, The Best of Missouri Hands welcomes our returning members, new members, corporate members. Our goal – We want more people to experience and be inspired by the arts, irrespective of where they live or their social, educational or financial circumstances. Best of Missouri Hands champions, develops and invests in […]
Executive Director’s Letter: January 2014
Happy 2014! I hope you had a wonderful and prosperous holiday season. Where does the time go?! It’s hard to believe that we are in a new year and it’s 2014. Are you one that makes resolutions? Each year I make personal goals, we make family goals, and then I make goals for my jewelry […]
We’ve Been Listening
Our new Executive Director, Andrea Quiroz Jira and your BOMH Board members are working together to address the feedback from you regarding both the BOMH website and the Forum. Following is a short update on our progress. At the end of this article you will find e-mails and phone numbers of people you can contact […]
Executive Director’s Letter
Members, I want to introduce myself as your new Executive Director for The Best of Missouri Hands. I am Andrea Quiroz Jira and I am so excited to be on board and looking forward to meeting each and every one of you. Art has always been my passion and continues to be so to this […]
Artist Spotlight: Andrea Quiroz-Jira
Photo and story by Kim Carr The first thing you notice when you meet Andrea is her easy smile. It lights up her face…especially when she’s talking about her art. Andrea confessed that she is happiest when she is making something – anything. She just enjoys creating… especially big, bold, in-your-face jewelry. To look […]
Corporate Member Spotlight: Peckham & Wright Architects, Inc
With 13 employees, Peckham & Wright Architects, Incorporated is considered a small company but a medium-sized architecture firm. In speaking with Kimberly Trabue, it was obvious that this corporate member of The Best of Missouri Hands has a very strong commitment to the arts and their community. The office is located at 15 South Tenth […]
Call for Artists
Our corporate member the Columbia Art League, would like to invite fellow members of the Best of Missouri Hands to submit an entry for the 2014 Art in the Park show which will take place June 7th and 8th. This is a juried event in which the highest caliber of artists are chosen to participate. […]
ARTstravaganza
The St Louis Artists’ Guild was once again abuzz with the excitement of ARTstravaganza 2013 in mid-November. At times, the parking lot was nearly filled to capacity as patrons entered the show. Twenty five Best of Missouri Hands general and juried members from across the state filled both levels of the elegant restored mansion. The […]
Visiting Artists, 2013
In 2008, Missouri Artisans Association dba The Best of Missouri Hands initiated a program for artists to visit classrooms providing art demos and discussions about life as an artist. The Best of Missouri Hands has more than 450 member artists working in various mediums throughout the State of Missouri. Professional development opportunities for BOMH members are available to help […]
Show Recap: Silver Dollar City National Harvest Festival 2013
With the new wooden roller coaster “Outlaw Run” making its debut at Silver Dollar City in 2013, my personal experience was just that, quite the roller coaster ride. Three weeks of mainly highs and some lows. There was very little straight track except on my days off when I sat in my room and […]
ArtSmart 2014 – Art Springs in Springfield
Save the Date March 21-23, 2014 You should mark your calendars right now and plan to attend ArtSmart 2014 in Springfield, Missouri next year! We are lining up a fun-filled weekend full of learning, inspiration, and hands on art that you’ll take back home with you, all wrapped up in the fellowship that has become the […]
Presidents Letter
It is with great pleasure that The Best of Missouri Hands introduces Andrea Quiroz Jira as Best of Missouri Hands new Executive Director. Profile: An advocate for arts and culture, Andrea offers significant experience in relationship development, sales, marketing and event planning in both self-directed and team-oriented methods. She resides in Columbia, MO. The Board of Directors looks […]
ArtSmart 2014 Scholarship
Need a scholarship for ArtSmart 2014? Each year, The Best of Missouri Hands offers financial assistance for the ArtSmart Conference. This year’s conference will be held in Springfield, MO on March 21-23, 2014. Application for scholarships are open to any conference attendee. We request that applicants write briefly how they expect the conference to benefit […]
For juried members: BOMH stickers, banners and badges
NOTICE: JURIED MEMBERS Juried Members of BOMH may purchase stickers to place on their products that show the world they are Juried Members of BOMH. In addition, BOMH vinyl banners for your booth draw the customers in. Both items are available ONLY to Juried Members and ONLY through BOMH. The stickers come in three sizes. […]
Kentucky Crafted Market
The Kentucky Arts Council has invited MAA/BOMH to attend its Kentucky Crafted Market, March 7-9, 2014. This is a wholesale and retail show, open only to Kentucky artists and those guilds that the Kentucky Arts Council selects for invitation. Artists must have a wholesale line of work for the first day of the show, […]
Corporate Membership 2013
We are thankful to The Best of Missouri Hands’ Corporate Members for providing support to our wonderful Assocation. These corporations, arts councils and businesses are dedicated to supporting the visual arts and artists throughout Missouri. If you or your business is interested in becoming a Corporate Member, Please call 866.699.2664 or visit our Corporate Membership Page. We […]
President’s Letter
We have discovered it does take a village. ARTstravanganza, 2013 November 9 & 10, 2013 to be held at the Saint Louis Artist Guild. Regional Arts Commission sponsors ARTstravanganza in part. Contact Don Crozier: doncrozier@gmail.com Save the Date – ArtSmart Conference 2014 March 21 – 23, 2014 will be held in Springfield, Missouri at the […]
Healthcare & Artists – Satisfied? or Troubled?
So, as the heading of this article poses, are you satisfied with your current healthcare or are you concerned with your situation? Healthcare has been in the news a lot lately and the news stories are set to increase as we get closer to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act this fall. Many times […]
Best of Missouri Hands Election of Officers
Officers for 2013-2014 were elected at the July 17th Board Meeting in Columbia. Joyce Rosen, Don Crozier, and Vic Barr will continue in the offices of President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, respectively, after being elected by the Board of Directors for another term. Nancy Koehler was elected to the office of Secretary, replacing Jeannie Scott. Jeannie […]
For Juried Members: BOMH stickers, banners and badges
NOTICE: JURIED MEMBERS Juried Members of BOMH may purchase stickers to place on their products that show the world they are Juried Members of BOMH. In addition, BOMH vinyl banners for your booth draw the customers in. Both items are available ONLY to Juried Members and ONLY through BOMH. The stickers come in three sizes. […]
Visiting Artist Program
In 2008, Missouri Artisans Association dba Best of Missouri Hands initiated a program for artists to visit classrooms providing art demos and discussions about life as an artist. Grants provided by Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Commission have provided BOMH the opportunity to expand these visits throughout the State of Missouri. The grant funds allow us to […]
ARTstravaganza 2013
ARTstravaganza 2013 – November 9-10 in Clayton The fall art season has begun and ARTstravaganza is just around the corner. There are still some openings in selected mediums, so if you have the second weekend in November open, ARTstravaganza might be a good fit for you. We plan to have 35 artists and expect to […]
Marc Duke of Art-Linx at ARTSmart 2014
We’re excited to have Marc Duke of Art-Linx as our main speaker for ARTSmart 2014. Marc has worked as a writer, advertising creative director, gallery owner and corporate executive and has been taking pictures professionally since the 1960s. He keeps his finger on the pulse of the art-buying public through Art-Linx, known as “the incredible […]
BOMH Members Participate in 2013 Harvest Festival at Silver Dollar City
– by Melynda Lotven 2013 Harvest Festival in Silver Dollar City begins September 12th and runs through October 26th with Monday and Tuesday’s closed. The following is a list of the BOMH artists that will be demonstrating and selling with the Best of Missouri Hands group on park. This year we will have two locations giving us […]
Artist Spotlight: Madge Gressley
Photo and story by Kim Carr Madge is the first to admit that she is an eclectic artist, moving from one medium to another. She views each medium as a challenge that must be studied, explored and delved into. Once she gets the technique for each style worked out, she tends to find interest in […]
Stone Soup Gallery
Photos and Article by Kim Carr The old fable of stone soup tells of a hungry stranger who comes into a village with nothing more than a stone which he places in a pot of boiling water. By the end, the villagers have gathered together and each contributed to the pot by adding vegetables and […]
BOMH Membership and Donation
New BOMH Members Andrea Quirz –Jira Dennis Bobbitt Denise Williams Ann Schultz – Student Member Blair Davey Colleen Wagner John McMurry Jacqueline Chinnery Suzanne Thompson Norah Ryan Peggy Neer Carol Broyles Stephanie Gibson New Corporate Member Arts Council South East Missouri – Murielle Wyman – Cape Girardeau Donation Nancy McDowell […]
Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Morris
Photos and Article by Kim Carr It’s not often that you hear of a career in banking inspiring an artist to create. However, this is exactly what happened for juried member Cynthia Morris who has worked for the 3rd National Bank in Sedalia, MO for the past 36 years. You see, back in 1996, Cynthia purchased […]
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